For most of my life, I never considered myself an insect lover. While I respected them and would never harm them, I carried a certain fear of them. However, everything changed when I read an article about the plight of the Monarch butterflies. This article broke my heart and opened my eyes to a troubling reality: I hadn’t seen nearly as many Monarchs as I had as a child. This realization stirred something inside me and I made a decision—I would do everything I could to help these beautiful creatures.

 

With determination and a deep sense of purpose, I began researching how I could make a difference. This led to the creation of the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Program through my business, Fairhaven Healing.

 

The goal of this program is simple but powerful: to teach people how they can help save Monarch butterflies in their own backyards.

 

The Mission of Fairhaven Healing’s Monarch Conservation Program

 

At the core of the program are two primary pillars: education and direct action.

 

1. Education: I believe that knowledge is the key to making real change. Through my program, I offer two essential classes:

 

• Saving the Monarchs: This class covers the critical role Monarchs play in our environment, the challenges they face, and how each of us can make a difference.
  
  
• Raising the Monarchs: In this class, I teach people how to raise Monarch butterflies in their own homes, providing a safe environment to nurture and release these incredible creatures into the wild.

 

1. Raising Monarchs: Beyond teaching, I also raise Monarchs myself. I’ve created a unique rearing program that allows these butterflies to be exposed to the wild while still being protected from predators. So far, I’ve successfully released over 300 healthy Monarch butterflies back into their natural habitat.

 

The Special Connection: Naming Monarchs in Honor of Loved Ones

One thing I quickly realized is that people connect more deeply to an animal when they can see it in person and feel a personal bond. Monarchs, like many other winged creatures such as Cardinals and Dragonflies, are often seen as messengers from heaven. With this in mind, I created a special Monarch Naming Program. Every Monarch butterfly I release is named in honor of someone who has passed away.

Anyone can participate by submitting the name of your loved one, which is then entered into a raffle. Each time a butterfly is released, I randomly draw a name and send you photos and videos of the butterfly that was named in honor of your loved one. These images and videos are also shared on Fairhaven Healing’s social media pages, allowing a larger community to witness the beauty of the release.

 

To submit a name or learn more about the Monarch Naming Program, visit Fairhaven Healing’s website at fairhaven-healing.com and select the Monarch Butterfly Conservation tab.

 

Get Involved: Upcoming Classes and Events

 

If you’re interested in learning more about Monarch conservation or want to request a class for your school, business, or organization, I invite you to visit my website or reach out via email at [email protected]. I’m passionate about spreading awareness and empowering others to get involved in this important cause.

 

Together, we can make a real difference in helping these beautiful creatures thrive once again.

 

Heather Mulhollan, owner of Fairhaven Healing, is an avid animal lover, animal Reiki Master, animal communicator, animal rights advocate, environmentalist, conservationist and is involved in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.  Heather has years of experience working with many different species of animals both domesticated and wild. She has been involved in Monarch Butterfly conservation for many years and has raised and released upwards of 300 Monarch Butterflies here in Central Pennsylvania. Heather shares her love of the animal kingdom through many interactive classes and presentations and enjoys helping others connect to the animals in their lives and to the natural world. Location: Lemoyne. For more information, call 717-557-5846, email [email protected] or visit Fairhaven-Healing.com.